I know the normal way to ensure a good ground is to completely clean up the metal and bolt the ground wire to that spot.

I was wondering why people don't use something like this grounding block.

Block

Then weld it to the frame or body or wherever you are getting your ground. Would this not reduce the possiblity of a ground coming loose? Does the weld effect the ground?

Seems like a good idea to me, but I have never heard of anyone doing it that way.

Thanks,
Brad

 

That's a nice little device, looks good.

 

I wonder if it's cause most welding is NOT allowed on frame of vechiels <sp> ? How many of us have access to a welder ? How many of us didn't know about this widget untill you pointed it out ? BTW Thanks

 

unless theres a TON of stress on you frame then weld away.

interesting you brough this up, ive done the exact same thing in my car, works great. i use a PG ground block i gound in the JY for a buck, got home and welded it up. ill take some pics for you if i can get my digi cam to work [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

 

Yes, that particular one is brass, but they make steel ones or plated steel ones. You can grind the plating off and weld those.

So there is no down side to welding your ground to the body?

WD21, I'd like to see what you've done.

Thanks,
Brad

 

ya mine had a brase finish on it, it was quite thick actually. i just took a grinder too it, and welded it on.

i will get pics ASAP

 

Yes it sure looks cool, but does anyone know if welding a grounding block to the frame/body/chassis is a good idea? Are there any down sides?

Thanks,
Brad

[ July 28, 2005, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: PistonHead ]

 

yeah, if you want to move your amp, or sell your car, bye bye block.